WWDC 2024: Siri gets ChatGPT boost, new AI features across Apple devices

By Vijay & Vivek

CNBC-TV18.com

Published June 11, 2024

Generative AI features introduced for iPhones, Macs, and iPads, enhancing native apps and functionalities.

Apple Intelligence Unveiled

Siri now extracts info from messages, emails, calendar, and more, offering extended interactions via text.

Enhanced Siri Capabilities

Incorporating ChatGPT for better image understanding, document processing, and text composition and editing.

ChatGPT Integration

Most AI tasks performed locally, with complex ones managed by Apple's servers through Private Cloud Compute.

On-Device AI Processing

Apple Intelligence available in beta on select devices including iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad, and Mac with M1 and later.

Device Compatibility

Customizable home screen, lock screen, and control center, along with enhanced media playback controls.

iOS 18 Innovations

iPhone Mirroring enables seamless interaction between iPhones and Mac computers.

macOS Sequoia Features

Introduction of a calculator app with advanced functions, alongside Smart Script handwriting enhancement.

iPadOS 18 Additions

Vitals app displays health metrics, while improved gesture controls and spatial photos are part of VisionOS 2.

WatchOS 11 and VisionOS 2

Satellite messaging support and automated email sorting enhance communication efficiency.

Messaging Evolution

Highlight feature extracts key details from webpages, offering seamless experiences like locating a restaurant or listening to music.

Safari Enhancements

Notable improvements in Notes, Phone, and Photos apps, including audio recording and summarization, alongside new image-generation tool ‘Image Playground’.

App Updates